Mt. Passaconaway - Dicey's Mill Trail - 11-6-2019

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Passaconaway, NH

	Trails:	Dicey's Mill Trail

	Date of Hike:	Wednesday, November 6, 2019

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Great parking and a nice, clean porta-potty at Ferncroft parking lot.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Stream was rock hoppable. I went right next to a logjam a bit to the right of the big log across the stream. That big log is still in place and is a definite option for high water conditions.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trail is in great shape. Cleaned out a few water bars clogged with leaves.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Easy hike for dogs

	Bugs:

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	As mentioned previously, Dicey Mills trail is in great shape and is a very easy ascent and descent, except above the Rollins junction. There were lots of leaves below the stream crossing and some standing water in a couple sections. There was running water on the trail above the Rollins junction, with ice along the edges. Had to watch my footing, but no traction required. There was also some standing ice on the trail a bit below the summit, which was easily avoidable. Lastly, there was a significant ice patch on a sharply inclined ledge just below the summit that required some careful consideration. I almost put on my spikes, but instead went on the edge of the trail by a couple of blowdowns and avoided it. Please note that it could be dangerous if that ice patch doesn't melt and gets covered with snow. Weather was fantastic, but a bit windy and cold up top.

	Name:	Marty

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	Date Submitted:	2019-11-07

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		Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense.